- Global agency responsibility for all key markets for the first time
- Proven track record of breakthrough integrated marketing methods
- Initial focus on the U.S, China, Canadian markets; global team set up and launch of the all-new INFINITI Q30 premium compact to follow in 2015
HONG KONG – INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. has selected Crispin Porter + Bogusky as its new global creative advertising agency of record. The agency will partner with INFINITI in brand and marketing planning and creative development, effective immediately.
"Crispin Porter + Bogusky has a demonstrated ability launching and nurturing brands and is an excellent match for our mission: elevating INFINITI to be a global premium brand," said Vincent Gillet, INFINITI Vice President, Global Marketing. "Their strength in leveraging multiple communications channels made them the obvious choice as our marketing partner, and we look forward to their fresh thinking as we continue growing INFINITI's stature."
The INFINITI account will be based out of Crispin Porter + Bogusky's Boulder, Colorado, USA office, where strategic plans and creative work will be developed. Regional offices for the agency will be established around the globe to service key regional INFINITI markets, including China, Europe and North America.
Today's announcement is the latest milestone in the renaissance of the INFINITI brand, which began in 2012 with the establishment of the automaker's global headquarters in Hong Kong and a growth plan based upon automobiles designed for a new generation of young-minded premium customers.
The INFINITI Q50 sports sedan, launched one year ago, was the first model in the company's product offensive, and next up is the Q30, INFINITI's premium compact entry that will be built in Europe and is due to be launched in 2015.
"INFINITI has a clearly identified product strategy to take the brand into the next decade, and we look forward to being a part of this journey," said Steve Erich, President, Crispin Porter + Bogusky. "With INFINITI's reputation for advanced technologies, exceptional craftsmanship and emotive designs, our role will be to build on those strengths."
The search was led by Roth Observatory, a global agency search firm based New York.
INFINITI, which has sales operations in around 50 countries, sold a record 146,000 new vehicles around the world in the first nine months of 2014, up more than 20 percent. Over the next five years, the company plans to expand its product portfolio by 60% and significantly increase its global manufacturing footprint.
About INFINITI
INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The INFINITI brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan and the United States. Production in China and the UK will start soon along with the expansion of the brand's portfolio. INFINITI plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.
As the Title Partner and Vehicle Performance Partner of INFINITI Red Bull Racing, INFINITI has a far-reaching technical collaboration with the Formula One team, and Sebastian Vettel, its four-time World Champion driver, serves as INFINITI's Director of Performance.
More information about INFINITI and its industry leading technologies can be found at www.infiniti.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube.
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Contacts
Stefan Weinmann
General Manager, INFINITI Global Communications
INFINITI Motor Company Ltd., Hong Kong
Phone: +852 3948 0126
Mobile: +852 9447 9973
Email: stefan.weinmann@infiniti.com
Nick Twork
Director Corporate Communications
INFINITI Americas
Mobile: +1 615 725 4038
Email: nick.twork@infiniti.com
